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The next IFEAT Study Tour will be a once-in-a-lifetime journey of discovery through the beautiful country of Argentina.

Discover the essence of Argentina through the IFEAT Study Tour 2025. Immerse yourself in a country full of contrasts, where nature and industry come together to offer the world’s purest essential oils. From the unparalleled lemon essential oil – celebrated globally for its quality, – to the cultural richness that defines each corner of our nation, the IFEAT Argentina Study Tour 2025 will be a unique experience.

Join us to experience this land, its people, and their warm hospitality where work is a shared passion, mate and asado are enjoyed among friends, and every conversation becomes an opportunity to connect.

We will visit three provinces in one week – each offering a unique landscape, climate and culture; and all boasting amazing cuisine, including world-famous steak and wine.

Our itinerary includes visits to Cota S.A., Vicente Trapani, Citromax S.A.C.I, Citrusvil S.A., Litoral Citrus, F.G.F Trapani and San Miguel. There will be presentations from additional Argentinian essential oil producers and we will visit flavour and fragrance houses.

Join us and live the essence of Argentina!

Participation in the AST 25 will be limited to 40 participants, IFEAT Members are advised to book early, as previous Study Tours have been extremely popular and sold out quickly.

Registration will be limited initially to one person per IFEAT Member company. Register quickly to avoid disappointment.

Registration opened on Wednesday 4th December at 12:00 UK time and sold out in five hours.

The Study Tour to Argentina in 2025 has several objectives:

• To gain insights into the production and processing of lemon oil  in Argentina’s major growing regions.
• Explore field cropping, packing and processing plants, green houses and nurseries.
• Understand the growing importance of organic essential oils, including their certification and traceability.
• Provide delegates with opportunities to connect with Argentinian producers, processors, and exporters. Argentina is a leading producer and exporter of lemon oil and other essential oils.
• Learn about Argentina’s culture and heritage.
• Facilitate networking with F&F industry professionals, invariably from over 20 countries and diverse roles.
• Achieve all these objectives within a one-week programme. 

WHY ARGENTINA IN APRIL?

The timing of the tour has been carefully chosen to coincide with the early lemon harvesting and processing season in Argentina. Delegates will have the opportunity to visit various growing regions and processing facilities.

The itinerary below provides a summary of the places and operations that we will visit during this Tour. This itinerary is subject to change.

Download map (pdf)

AIRPORT ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE

There are two different airports for delegates arriving and departing from outside the region: Buenos Aires Ezeiza Internacional (Ministro Pistarini ) Airport or Jorge Newberry Aeropaque. Choose either one based on convenience.

Transfers to and from the arrival and departure hotels are included in the cost.
Upon registration and booking of flights, please send your arrival and departure flight numbers and timings to IFEAT.

TOUR COSTS AND BOOKING

The cost of the Tour is $3,900 USD per person.

This includes 7 nights’ single room accommodation in quality hotels; all programme meals, drinks & receptions, domestic transportation and airport transfers.

IFEAT is not responsible for the cost and booking of flights/travel to or from Buenos Aires Airport. This is the responsibility of the individual delegate.

QUALIFICATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS ON PARTICIPATION

Initially participation is restricted to personnel from IFEAT Member companies and initially only one person per Member company will be permitted to attend. To qualify, it is necessary that the Member company has paid its annual membership subscription to date including that current at the time of application for a place on the tour and at the date of the Tour. Delegates must be at least 21 years old at the time of registering. No accompanying persons are permitted. Bookings will be accepted by IFEAT on a first come, first served basis. Delegates will only be registered for the Tour once full payment has been received by IFEAT.

Please read the full terms and conditions here